Hallmark "The Family Tree: A Family Is a Bridge Photo Holder" Christmas Ornament, 2003

Summary

Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.

Artifact

Christmas tree ornament

Date Made

2003

Creators

Hallmark Cards, Inc. 

Votruba, LaDene 

Place of Creation

United States, Missouri, Kansas City 

China 

Creator Notes

Designed by LaDene Votruba of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.

Object ID

2019.65.3857

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cloth
Glass (Material)
Metal
Plastic
Cardboard

Color

Multicolored

Inscriptions

on back of ornament: A family / is a bridge / linking the past / to what is / yet to be. on front of packaging: Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / THE FAMILY TREE / A Family Is a Bridge / PHOTO HOLDER / DECORATION on back of packaging: FABRIC, GLASS & METAL / THE FAMILY TREE / Remembering those who mean the most to you is important, / and with The Family Tree from Hallmark, / you can capture memories for generations to come. / The Family Tree is also a thoughtful way of keeping / family members ever present. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concue a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. on bottom of packaging: QEP1317 / (C) 2003 Hallmark Licensing, Inc. / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc. / Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China / www.hallmark.com

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